Fraxinellone C14H16O3
2011

Crystal Structure of Fraxinellone

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Gu Hong-Mei, Xu Hao, Zhong Zhao-Zhao, Zhu Hai-Liang, Li Qing-Shan

Primary Institution: Jiangsu Chiatai Tianqing Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd, Nanjing, People's Republic of China

Conclusion

The study successfully determined the crystal structure of fraxinellone, revealing its unique molecular conformation.

Supporting Evidence

  • The dihedral angle between the five-membered rings in fraxinellone is 74.8°.
  • Molecules in the crystal are linked by weak C—H⋯O interactions.
  • All bond lengths in the compound are within normal ranges.

Takeaway

The researchers looked at a compound called fraxinellone and figured out how its molecules are arranged in a crystal.

Methodology

The fraxinellone was extracted from plant material using a refluent extract method with petroleum ether, followed by purification and crystallization.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811018393

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